COLUMBUS, Neb. -- UPDATE Feb. 6, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.

The Columbus Police Department said Ricardo Alvarez has been located and is in police custody at the time. There is no further danger to the citizens.

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Authorities in northeast Nebraska are looking for a person of interest in a violent crime that happened Thursday morning. 

The Columbus Police Department said they are attempting to find 26-year-old Ricardo Alvarez. 

Alvarez is a person of interest after reportedly stabbing another person this morning in the area of Pawnee Park around 9 a.m. 

Police said Alvarez is a Hispanic male, 5'8" tall and about 155 pounds. He is reported to be wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants. 

CPD said Alvarez is considered to be dangerous.

"If he is seen, do not approach, call the Columbus Police Department at 402-564-3201 or 911," said CPD Sgt. Bret Stecker.

Law enforcement aid they responded to the report of a stabbing just before 9 a.m.

Officers said when they arrived they had spoke with the victim, who was taken to a local hospital. 

If he is found, call 911.